Russia Physical Geography

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Russia is also known as the Soviet Union and the U.S.S.R.

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True

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Which of the following explains why the population of Russia is isolated to the west? Options: Climate conditions in the region, Trade organizations, Voting patterns, Border disputes

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Climate conditions in the region

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Which biome in Russia can be identified in the picture above? Options: Tundra, Desert, Taiga, Grassland

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Taiga

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Most Russian cities are located in the

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West

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Settlers in Siberia have adapted to which environmental factor in the region? Options: earthquake damage, hot and dry conditions, permafrost land

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permafrost land

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Western Russia is located near Europe

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True

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Which physical landform forms a boundary between Europe and Asia? Options: Ural Mountains, Russian Upland, Caucasus Mountains, Siberian Plain

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Ural Mountains

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What is the capital of  Russia?

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Moscow

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What happened to the Aral Sea?

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Dried up due to poor irrigation techniques

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Parts of Russia are permanently frozen. This is called:

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permafrost